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Ticket Alert: Tyler Childers, Megan Moroney, and More Portland Events Going On Sale This Week

Plus, Treaty Oak Revival and More Event Updates for December 11

Looking for an easy holiday gift? Grab some tickets! Tyler Childers transports audiences to Appalachia on his Snipe Hunt Tour. Country star Megan Moroney will tour to support her forthcoming third album Cloud 9. Plus, “West Texas degenerates” Treaty Oak Revival hit the road with rotating special guests next spring. Read on for details on […]

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FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Enter to Win Free Tix to MAE.SUN, Gary Gulman, Holiday Rehab Comedy Show, and MORE!

Who’s ready to have some fun? Well, the Mercury is here to help with FREE TICKETS to see some of Portland’s best concerts and events—our way of saying thanks to our great readers and spread the word about some fantastic upcoming performances! (Psst… if you want to say thanks to the Mercury, please consider making […]

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“We’re Investing for the Long Term”: How the Future of Portland’s Historic Albina District is Coming Together

The 1803 Fund is dedicating $70 million to Albina redevelopment amid a broader period of investment in Portland’s historically Black district.

It’s been decades since a series of construction projects transformed Portland’s historic Albina district, dismantling the thriving enclave that was once the beating heart of the city’s Black community. Now, years of planning to revitalize the inner North and Northeast Portland district are coming to fruition, bringing hope for Albina’s rebirth—even as questions linger over […]

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POP QUIZ PDX: We Wish You a Merry Krampus!

See how well YOU score on this week’s holiday-themed local trivia quiz!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS, BRAINY BUTT! It’s time once again to put your brainy-brain to the test with this week’s edition of POP QUIZ PDX—our weekly, local, sassy-ass trivia quiz. And this week we’ll be testing your knowledge on recent, local happenings, including… “Who is this Krampus person??” “What are those little plastic Santa things called?” And […]

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Multnomah County Plans Major Surge in Free Preschool Enrollment Next School Year

The county says it’s on track to nearly double the amount of children currently enrolled in its Preschool for All program.

Multnomah County expects its universal preschool program to see a significant boost in enrollment, starting next fall. On Thursday morning, the county announced plans to offer more than 7,400 Preschool for All seats to early education providers for the 2026-27 school year. If providers take the county up on the offer, it will nearly double […]

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Good Morning, News: Portland Cop Arrested, Right-Wing “Journalist” 🙄 to Sue City, and a Triple Loss for Trump

If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work we do helps our city shine, but we can’t do it without your support. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism […]

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